Biocompatible crosslinked polymers, and methods for their preparation and use, are disclosed in which the biocompatible crosslinked polymers are formed from water soluble precursors having electrophilic and nucleophilic functional groups capable of reacting and crosslinking in situ. Methods for making...http://www.google.com/patents/US7009034?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7009034 - Biocompatible crosslinked polymers